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<p><strong>The loss-of-function mutation of <em>KMT2C</em>, a gene involved in histone modification, leads to the development of autism and other neurodevelopmental deficits. However, the precise mechanism of the disease progression is still unknown. Now, researchers from Japan have developed an animal model and elucidated the mechanism by which mutation in genes involved in chromatin modification causes autism. They have also discovered a drug that can be used in the tre...

Most children will eventually consume news and current affair programs, but is there a way for parents to minimise the impacts of distressing media?

Going to the doctor can be stressful, particularly for individuals on the autism spectrum, who often have unique sensitivities and needs. Faculty and staff in the Duke Center for Autism & Brain Development are working to support Duke Health clinicians in providing appropriate care for people on the spectrum.

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An observational study of preterm infants exposed to pain early in life found sex-specific differences in the development of brain connectivity.

University of Montana researchers Dr. Doug Brinkerhoff and Dr. Beverly Pigott earned awards from the National Science Foundation's Faculty Early Career Developm

written by: Monique Koerner - Family and Community Wellness Agent with K-State Research an

Researchers at the University of Michigan have found that violent neighborhoods can have an impact on children's brain development.

There are so many benefits of spinach in the diet. Find out the top benefits of eating spinach and how to incorporate it into your diet 2024.

The study is said to be the first to provide evidence of the direct impact of serotonin, a feel-good hormone, on the development of the prefrontal cortex, a key part of the brain.